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Thomas Holding
Thomas J. Holding (25 January 1880 – 4 May 1929) was a British-born stage and film actor. Biography Born in England in 1880, Holding possibly had an extensive stage career in his native Britain before arriving in the United States. He was popular in American silent films during the World War I years. His first films were in several features starring the actress Pauline Frederick. Holding died in 1929 of a heart attack in his dressing room while acting on Broadway according to ''Variety'' of 8 May 1929.''Silent Film Necrology'', 2nd Edit. pp. 246-247 by Eugene Michael Vazzana c.2001 Partial filmography *'' The Eternal City'' (1915) *'' Sold'' (1915) *'' The White Pearl'' (1915) *'' Bella Donna'' (1915) *''Lydia Gilmore'' (1915) *''The Spider'' (1916) *''The Moment Before'' (1916) *''Silks and Satins'' (1916) *'' Redeeming Love'' (1916) *''The Great White Trail'' (1917) *''Her Fighting Chance'' (1917) * ''Magda'' (1917) *'' Daughter of Destiny'' (1917) *'' The Dream Lady'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackheath, London
Blackheath is an area in Southeast London, straddling the border of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham. It is located northeast of Lewisham, south of Greenwich and southeast of Charing Cross, the traditional centre of London. The area southwest of its station and in its ward is named Lee Park. Its northern neighbourhood of Vanbrugh Park is also known as St John's Blackheath and despite forming a projection has amenities beyond its traditional reach named after the heath. To its west is the core public green area that is the heath and Greenwich Park, in which sit major London tourist attractions including the Greenwich Observatory and the Greenwich Prime Meridian. Blackheath railway station is south of the heath. History Etymology ;Records and meanings The name is from Old English spoken words 'blæc' and 'hǣth'. The name is recorded in 1166 as ''Blachehedfeld'' which means "dark, or black heath field" – field denotes an enclosure or clear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
